This citation is awarded to any person or entity whom have been directly responsible for noteworthy and/or distinguished support and/or assistance to veterans and/or their families in the Monument, Colorado or adjoining areas through VFW Post 7829. It provides for the acknowledgment of any meritorious personal or corporate action with the singleness of purpose of providing assistance to VFW Post 7829 in accomplishing its mission of service to veterans. The Order of Merit Award also provides for continuous recognition of the excellence of performance by the recipient in support of VFW Post 7829.